Inheritance in Washington state

Is your sibling taking care of your aging parents, or are they committed to doing so?

If so, then sit this one out and let them have the extra. Care giving is not cheap and it is exhausting.

If not, then consider -- seriously consider -- how important this money is to you, and to your sibling (who, by the sounds of it, doesn't have a home of their own). If they need it more then here's a wild idea -- be the bigger person and let them have the money.

This sibling does very little to help our parents, mostly just staying in the bedroom watching tv. Additionally, upon or parents' deaths, the amount each sibling receives, with it being divided evenly would still be a considerable amount, so this sibling would sill definitely have something to work with to get back on their feet. Lastly, I have my own financial situation and my children to care for, while my sibling has no children. So, with the current situation, this sibling shouldn't have anymore than an equal split with all the siblings. Our parents' intention is only for each sibling to receive an equal amount. It's not for one sibling to possibly take advantage of the situation after our parents' deaths. I simply want to make certain that their will is what shall happen.

So I need to know what Washington state inheritance laws would do in this situation to ensure my parents' intentions are followed upon their deaths and what additional preparation may need to be done prior to their deaths.

Who Will be the executor of the will? Family attorney? One of the siblings? That person sees that the wishes of your parents are carried out., according to the will.

It sounds like you are concerned that this certain sibling will lay claim to the house. Unless that is specifically stated in the will, the house will become one of the assets to be shared by all the designated beneficiaries.

You need a trusts and estates attorney and not waste time on a forum where ...
... is in the Terms of Service for the site.

Do not try to cut corners. If you really need legal advice, then you need to consult an attorney who is legally allowed to work in Washington state.

Thank you Mr.Tsar for reminding us of the info. If I had not been struck down by extreme laziness, I might have done so yesterday when my eyes first saw the OP.